The numbers
- Average age: 51
- Early menopause: before 45
- Premature menopause: before 40
What influences the timing
- Genetics
- Smoking
- Certain medical treatments
- Autoimmune conditions
The Average Age of Menopause
The average age of menopause, plus early and premature menopause and the things that influence timing.
1 min readMedically reviewed by Dr. Müller-Schönau
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